"With Learning to Relearn, Sarfo-Mensah has written
himself into the canon of scholars who boldly
advocate for social justice in schools."
-Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah started his teaching career in Philadelphia where he worked in various charter schools. A proud graduate of Temple University, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. He has dedicated his life to positively impacting and enriching the lives of young children who reside in the roughest neighborhoods in Philadelphia and Boston. Now, he is on a personal mission to uplift and empower educators who are committed to reversing the ills of the urban education system in America and around the world.
Learning to Relearn is not just a call for change; it's a call for unlearning and relearning, encouraging teachers to continually evolve their practices to meet the diverse needs of their students. Through compelling first-person narratives and actionable insights, this book equips educators with the tools to create culturally-affirming classrooms where every student's identity is not just acknowledged but celebrated. This is an indispensable resource for educators committed to shaping classrooms that reflect the true richness of human experiences.
Learning to Relearn, challenges educators to embark on a transformative journey toward creating classrooms that embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rooted in the principles of antibias, antiracist (ABAR) education, this book offers a dynamic roadmap for teachers seeking to dismantle systemic biases and foster inclusive spaces that honor intersectional student identities.
Sarfo-Mensah skillfully weaves together theory and practice, providing accessible strategies for cultivating antibias, antiracist pedagogies that address the unique experiences of students navigating multiple layers of identity. From inclusive curriculum development to fostering empathetic classroom discussions, this book empowers educators to navigate the nuanced landscape of supporting identities with intentionality and sensitivity.
In this session you will:
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Dig deeper into the rich resource that is Learning to Relearn.
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Work personally with Kwame in learning to answer your questions.
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Build a working understanding how how to affirm the identity of your students.
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Better understand how to co-create a compassionate and collaborative classroom culture
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And one lucky educator in attendance will win the item of their choice FREE from The Worthy Shop!
